Hello everyone. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. It is still a bit cold and windy here in the Northeast making a little difficult to think about spring decorating.... Nevertheless, I am very much looking forward to pastels colors, spring flowers and warm days ahead.
We have been busy finishing up a few makeovers around the house. My reading room is done with the exception of new blinds for the eight windows in the room. Yes, eight windows and there are a total of 43 windows in our home. Yikes.... And our master bedroom makeover is finally complete. Window treatments and all.
I promise to share photos of these two rooms in the next few weeks. Today however, I am sharing a few photos of a spring tablescape that I hope will ease the way into the spring season.
As many of you know, I enjoy creating a beautiful table. Part of the fun for me is the planning that goes into setting a table. It does not have to be an over the top table but colors, lighting, mood and food are key for effortless entertaining. I love layering a table with crisp linens of lace cloths, napkins, china, fresh flowers and of course, candles, especially if I am entertaining in the evening. Keep in mind that colors and patterns aren't the only ways to make your table setting pop. A mix of interesting textures can add a subtle and elegant look with very little effort.
Here, I used natural plate chargers layered with creamy textured porcelain dinnerware, check napkins, classic stemware and forge flatware to create a laid-back mood in this setting. A simple floral center piece using tulips pulls it all together. To add a bit of visual impact to the table, I added a natural twig nest to each place setting. Simply beautiful.
I think this table is easy for anyone to re-create. It is fresh, elegant and very inviting. I hope you can apply some of these ideas to your own tables this spring. Now, it is on to watching the red carpet and the Oscars.
SOURCES:
Linens: Home Goods
Plate Chargers: Sur La Table
Dinnerware: Pier 1 - Pattern: Antique Scrolls
Flatware: Horchow
Napkins: Pier 1
Stemware: Pottery Barn
Thank you for stopping by today. I wish you all a productive and happy week ahead.
Hugs,
Janet
Just beautiful Janet! Those tulips look so lush, and the little nests are darling.
ReplyDeleteSpring is a ways away, but we can dream, right? :)
Hello Deborah,
DeleteThanks so much. You are very sweet.
I am looking forward to March 20. The official start to the spring season. And yes, I do love to dream. Have a great week.
Janet
Your spring tablescape is simply glorious, my friend! Your dishes are beautiful and the sweet nests are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week, dear Janet. Love and hugs!
Hello Stephanie,
DeleteThank you sweet friend. Your kind words bring much joy to me. I am very grateful.
You have a beautiful week too Stephanie.
Hugs and much love,
Janet
Hello Janet, wow your created such a beautiful tables cape perfect for spring or Easter! I hope you can share this with us at our Monday Cooking and Crafting with J & J Link Up. Enjoy the week.
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Hello Julie,
DeleteThank you for stopping by. Your sweet comment made me smile and it is my pleasure to join your party each week.
Have a wonderful week.
Janet
Oh my goodness!! I love everything about this setting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I truly appreciate your kind comment.
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Janet
The table is lovely and I love those white plates.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Betty. I do appreciate your sweet comment.
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Janet
Janet, this is such a beautiful table! I would love to sit down with friends or family to share a meal there...inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lidy. Glad you liked my spring table. It is such a sweet and pleasant surprise to find a comment from you here today. I do appreciate your visit.
DeleteHave a lovely week.
Janet
Oh those tulips! Love the rustic container you arranged them in. The nests are the perfect harbinger of spring. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteHello Johanne,
DeleteI do love tulips. They are so versatile and full of spring beauty... Thank you for visiting me. I do love to read your sweet comments.
Wishing you a wonderful week.
Janet
Dear Janet,
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling table! I love your bouquet of tulips and the bird nests are adorable sitting at each place setting. Indeed, I would love to dine at your table. Thank you for sharing with us and have a beautiful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Janet, So beautiful. I love the scroll plates from Pier One. They look Italian. xoxo Su
ReplyDeleteDear Janet:
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely and fresh and I DO FEEL INSPIRED!! Spring is coming, right, Janet! Your bouquet is lovely and the little bird nest are so sweet. We can almost hear the bird chirping for the food! Thanks so much for sharing and linking!
Hello Bernideen,
DeleteSo glad to read that you felt inspired by my Spring tablescape. And yes, spring is right around the corner. Thanks for visiting. It is my pleasure to link up to your fun party each week.
Janet
Just beautiful! Love it and the tulips are fantastic...
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Love from Titti
Hello Titti,
DeleteThank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment on my page. I do appreciate your sweet comment.
Janet
Very lovely Janet. I always enjoy your pretty tablescapes.. We had some sunny weather then all of a sudden it changed yesterday windy cold... Have a wonderful day with love Janice
ReplyDeleteHello Janice,
DeleteThank you for your kind words sweet friend. Weather here has turned cold again but they are anticipating warmer days this week. I will keep my fingers crossed.
Have a great week ahead.
Janet
Everything looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Absolutely gorgeous, Janet...I love those dishes, Pinning!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful spring setting! I love the romantic way you introduced the earth tones! :)
ReplyDeleteLove, JES (The Art of Home-Making Mondays)
Thank you Jes. You are very sweet and kind.
DeleteJanet
Hi Janet, I would feel like a Queen if I ate at your beautiful table. Thank you for sharing it at SYC. Jo
ReplyDeleteJanet, I am featuring your post at No Place Like Home this week. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Oh thank you so much Sandi. What a sweet surprise. I am truly touched and honored.
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Janet
the dishes ... the linens ... the flowers ... the flatware ... so much attention to detail and everything perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove your table setting:-) It so beautiful:-) I love the little nests full of eggs in the bowls:-) Fantastic idea:-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Poland:-)
Your table is so beautiful! I love everything about it...Christine
ReplyDeleteJanet, you have such a knack! I have one little nest like that and love it. Darling how you put them on each place setting! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
This tablescape is elegant and charming. You did such a beautiful job styling it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Olivia, co-hostess
Reinvented Collection
Hello Olivia,
DeleteThank you for stopping by and leaving me such a lovely and sweet comment. I am touched by your words.
Wishing you a wonderful week.
Janet
Just beautiful! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteHello, Janet,
ReplyDeleteI was just popping in to tell you that your post is featured on my blog as a highlight from last weeks Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Olivia
Reinvented Collection
Querida amiga!
ReplyDeleteI just ran into this gorgeous Spring master piece! Wow, you are so talented, you manage such lovely color hues like no other and oh my, such lovely dishes you always have.
Have a happy spring weekend.
FABBY